South 32 2024 Job Vacancy Finance Business Partner

South32 is a new kind of resources company built around a single idea: that in a rapidly-changing world, we have an opportunity to make a difference from the ground up.
We are a globally diversified metals and mining company with a portfolio of high quality, well maintained, cash generative assets. The roots of South32 are in the Southern Hemisphere, with a head office in Perth, regional hubs in Perth and Johannesburg, and marketing office in Singapore.
Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.
Our people are central to our success and demonstrate our determination to be a best-in-class operator. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.
Cerro Matoso S.A. (CMSA) is one of the world’s largest ferronickel mining operations, accounting for nearly 10% of the worlds’ ferronickel production. CMSA controls and operates all aspects of mining and processing in Montelíbano, Colombia.
The Opportunity
We are seeking for a Financial Business Partner accountable for CMSA’s financial discipline including budgets, forecasts and analysis of actual costs.
Reporting to CMSA’s Finance Manager and based in Bogotá or Montelíbano, your main objective is to support CMSA business units to timely deliver budget and forecasts, and prepare all analysis of actual costs, EBIT and Free Cash Flow variances according with Regional Management Reporting requirements.
 
In addition you will:

• Support CMSA’s Business Units with their annual budget and forecasting processes including management approvals, and influence their plans where required
• Monthly costs reporting and discussions with Business Units
• Support Business Units with any Investment Approval Request for the relevant function, and influence where required
• Provide sound financial management advice to ensure that all commercial decisions take into account value, risk, cost and opportunity
• Assist with the quarterly Forecast, annual Budget and Plans including communicating to the Business Units timetables, guidelines, templates and requirements, ensure accurate and timely consolidation and reporting and consolidate, calculate and present insightful commentary and variance analysis

About You
The ideal candidate will have strong finance backgroung. You should be comfortable presenting analysis and recommendations to Senior Management. Experience being involved in an operation is considered a plus.

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in related fields
• Proficient in the use of SAP and IBM Cognos
• Action orientated
• Sound time management – able to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Focused to deliver on goals and performance targets
• Problem solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective, simple solutions
• Interacts positively with others and engages in a broad range of positive interpersonal interactions
• Ability to work under pressure

What We Offer You
Offered as a full-time opportunity, you will benefit from a rewarding career path in a company that embraces diversity and collaboration. We offer an attractive salary package including a performance-based bonus, participation in the Employee Share Plan and other CMSA employee benefits.